To Become the Community-Based Managing Entity for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services in Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, DeSoto, Sarasota, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Lee & Collier Counties
It is the intent of the SunCoast Region to transfer to a managing entity the
administration, management, support, and oversight of designated department funded
behavioral health services in the SunCoast Region through this Invitation to Negotiate
(ITN). The managing entity shall achieve administrative cost savings and efficiencies
across the network of subcontractors, maximize the amount of contract funds available
for the provision of services, expand service capacity, and develop the necessary
infrastructure, thereby increasing the SunCoast Regions ability to meet the behavioral
health needs of the community. The resulting service system will increase access for
those in need of care, improve the coordination and continuity of care for vulnerable and
high risk populations, and redirect service dollars from restrictive care settings to
community-based recovery services.
